Chinese porcelain censer made for the Japanese market

Origin

China

Period

Late Ming

Material

Porcelain

Dimensions

∅ 12 cm

Price

Price on request

Chinese porcelain censer made for the Japanese market Late Ming, 2nd quarter 17th c. The whimsical style strongly suggests that this is a piece of 'kosometsuke'. The bottom with a very unusual mark appears to represent a scholar, painting.